And I thought people had no money!!!

Exactly, my friends daughter was borrowing money last month as they were hard up, she’s dismayed to hear her bragging on Sunday she’d queued for over 6 hours and got four tickets at nearly £500 each 🤦‍♀️ next July 25th for themselves and two teenage children. I know what I’d say next time their on the borrow
Bet their not the only ones too
It’s Bloody ridiculous..

I'm one of the lucky ones who wouldn't be interested in going no matter how much I was paid to be there!

MissAdventure

They'll sell for much more than that, I expect.
Different people have different priorities, hence a thread a whole ago about fine dining.

If I was well, I would always go to a gig rather than a restaurant, or even a holiday.

Same with me !!

My husband's younger son has managed to get tickets for his partner and himself. They live in Spain so not only do they have the extortionate ticket cost, they also have flights to pay for, and are staying with us during their trip but only because no hotel rooms are available!

I really hope they have a wonderful time.

Personally I prefer tribute bands; cheap, small venues, play all the songs you actually want to hear, and don't have an album to plug (so you're not forced to listen to new stuff which isn't nearly as good as the old).

Most people do not have the money for concerts. I know people who would love to see Oasis but cannot afford it. Its only those people who have plenty of money (the rich) that will be going.

Or people who prioritise gigs over other things.
It's hardly beyond what a normal person could spend on clothes, breaks, days out, etc.

We have become like India which was known as a poor country with some very rich people except that we are a very rich country with some very poor people. And there is usually some rational explanation of why some are not so well off as others.

I agree about all the Oasis, Taylor Swift and other hype. But if we say that people are entitled to spend their own money however they wish then we have to say they can spend it on private medicine and education without being enviously grumpy.

and some will no doubt use Credit cards or the like?

I'm not a fan but if it were Cold Play £400 a ticket wouldn't put me off; not sure about Mr. S. though .

People are always moaning about the cost of living and that they can’t put food on the table, or pay their energy bills. And it’s these people (not all of them I may add!) who may smoke or vape or need beer/wine in the fridge as a part of their life. They also want the state to continually support their lifestyle. Get priorities right and they’ll all manage!

Do they also wear acrylic nails and have the latest iPhone. perchance?

Probably MissA.

Smileless2012

Probably MissA.

And go to Ibiza.

And twerk?

MissAdventure

Do they also wear acrylic nails and have the latest iPhone. perchance?

Are acrylic nails the same as gel nails?

Asking for a friend who has terrible nails 🤚🏼🤚🏼

No idea, shhh... I've never had them.

FriedGreenTomatoes

We are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary at our party this Saturday night and I will ask the DJ to play some Oasis songs. We live in Manchester so I bet there will be many rousing renditions!

I’m not sure Urms/FGT will see this but Happy Anniversary and have a wonderful time!

I second that!!!
Have a marvellous time.

You can't tell people how to spend their money. I would not pay £1.00 to attend their gigs.

This again. It was either on here or Mumsnet. Of course there are people with money. There is a new estate in my town of over 3,000 houses. A significant amount sold for over £500000 and are now worth over £1million. But these are not the people who are struggling. The people who are struggling are either not going to the concert or have used credit cards pushing themselves into debt.

Ilovecats2

Most people do not have the money for concerts. I know people who would love to see Oasis but cannot afford it. Its only those people who have plenty of money (the rich) that will be going.

I don't think that's necessarily true. I know plenty of people who love going to concerts, but are certainly far from rich. Some may have a little disposable income and that's what they choose to spend it on - others may save every penny to go and see their favourite band.

steves2907

People are always moaning about the cost of living and that they can’t put food on the table, or pay their energy bills. And it’s these people (not all of them I may add!) who may smoke or vape or need beer/wine in the fridge as a part of their life. They also want the state to continually support their lifestyle. Get priorities right and they’ll all manage!

What a perfect right wing response. FWIW vaping doesn’t cost very much, I spend about £10 a month on eliquid. Cigarettes cost more than that per pack. I don’t know anyone who is struggling and drinking wine. I used to but had to stop because I couldn’t afford it. Yes I claim UC but I also have a small business and care for my ASD son. Once again people are up in arms trying to castigate the poor because believing that people have no money is an uncomfortable truth.

It’s not just the face value of the tickets, it’s the extortionate amount they are going for through the profiteering networks. Someone was bragging the other day about making a profit of £1000 per ticket and don't even get me started on the fakes that will undoubtedly be flooding the market. More money than sense some folk. What is so special about Oasis anyway?

mabon1

You can't tell people how to spend their money. I would not pay £1.00 to attend their gigs.

If they paid me £10,000 I might be persuaded

If I was fit enough & younger I would pay to see Status Quo. Seen many many times but had to stop gig going when Rheumatoid arthritis hit badly! Worth every penny I’ve spent seeing them! Best band ever!!!